Junior Courses

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.001A MATH 191F Differential Calculus and Linear Algebra (Advanced) is an acceptable alternative

Assumed knowledge: HSC 3-unit Mathematics

Mutually exclusive with: U1.001A MATH 191F Differential Calculus and Linear Algebra (Advanced)
Classes: (4 lec, 2 tut & 1 optional computer lab)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: two 2hr exams, assignments

Syllabus summary: Details available in the Junior Mathematics Courses Handbook, available from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the time of enrolment.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.001 MATH 101F Differential Calculus and Linear Algebra.

Assumed knowledge: HSC 4-unit or top decile 3-unit Mathematics

Mutually exclusive with: U1.001 MATH 101F Differential Calculus and Linear Algebra
Classes: (4 lec, 2 tut & 1 optional computer lab)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: two 2hr exams, assignments

Syllabus summary: Details available in the Junior Mathematics Courses Handbook, available from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the time of enrolment.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.003A MATH 193S Integral Calculus and Discrete Mathematics (Advanced) is an acceptable alternative

Mutually exclusive with: U1.003A MATH 193S Integral Calculus and Discrete Mathematics (Advanced)
Prerequisite: U1.001 MATH 101 or U1.001A MATH 191
Classes: (4 lec, 2 tut & 1 optional computer lab)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: two 2hr exams, assignments

Syllabus summary: Details available in the Junior Mathematics Courses Handbook, available from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the time of enrolment.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.003 MATH 103S Integral Calculus and Discrete Mathematics.

Mutually exclusive with: U1.003 MATH 103S Integral Calculus and Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite: U1.001A MATH 191F or Credit or better in U1.001 MATH 101F
Classes: (4 lec, 2 tut & 1 optional computer lab)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: two 2hr exams, assignments

Syllabus summary: Details available in the Junior Mathematics Courses Handbook, available from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the time of enrolment.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.022A PHYS 191F (Advanced) A is an acceptable alternative.

Assumed knowledge: HSC Physics or HSC 4-unit Science

Mutually exclusive with: U1.022A PHYS 191F (Advanced) A
Classes: (3 lec/tut & 3 prac)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: one 3hr exam, lab & assignments

Syllabus summary: This course is for students who gained 65 marks or better in HSC 2-unit Physics or equivalent. The lecture course contains three four-week modules on the topics of Mechanics, Fluids and Fields, and Waves.

Textbooks
D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker Fundamentals of Physics 4th edn (John Wiley, 1993)
Physics Laboratory Manuals (School of Physics Publication)

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.022 PHYS 101F Physics (Regular).

Assumed knowledge: TER at least that for acceptance into BSc (Advanced) program or at least 90 in HSC 2-unit Physics or a least 180 in HSC 4-unit Physics

Mutually exclusive with: U1.022 PHYS 101F Physics (Regular)
Classes: (3 lec/tut & 3 prac)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: one 3hr exam, lab & assignments

Syllabus summary: Physics 191 (Advanced) A is intended for students who have a strong background in Physics and an interest in studying more advanced topics. It proceeds faster than Physics 101 (Regular), covering further and more
difficult material. The lecture course contains three four-week modules on the topics of Mechanics, Fluids and Fields, and Waves. The laboratory work also provides an introduction to computational physics using chaos theory as the topic of study.

Textbooks
D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker Fundamentals of Physics 4th edn (John Wiley, 1993)
Physics Laboratory Manuals (School of Physics Publication)

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.023A PHYS 192F (Advanced) B is an acceptable alternative.

Mutually exclusive with: U1.023B PHYS 192S (Advanced) B
Prerequisite: U1.022 PHYS 101F
Classes: (3 lec/tut & 3 prac)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: one 3hr exam, lab & assignments

Syllabus summary: This course is designed for students majoring in the physical and engineering sciences and emphasis is placed on applications of physical principles to the technological world. The lecture course contains three four-week modules on the topics of electromagnetism, thermal physics, and quantum and materials physics.

Textbooks
D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker Fundamentals of Physics 4th edn (John Wiley, 1993)
Physics Laboratory Manuals (School of Physics Publication)

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.023 PHYS 101F Physics (Technological).

Mutually exclusive with: U1.023 PHYS 103S Physics (Technological)
Prerequisite: U1.022A PHYS 191 or Distinction or better in U1.022 PHYS 101
Classes: (3 lec/tut & 3 prac)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: one 3hr exam, lab & assignments

Syllabus summary: This course is a continuation of Physics 191 (Advanced) A. Students who have completed Physics 101 (Regular) or Physics 102 (Fundamentals) at Distinction level may enrol. It proceeds faster than Physics 103 (Technological), covering further and more difficult material. The lecture course contains three four-week modules on the topics of electromagnetism, thermal physics, quantum and materials physics, and superconductivity.

Textbooks
D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker Fundamentals of Physics 4th edn (John Wiley, 1993)
Physics Laboratory Manuals (School of Physics Publication)

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.0401A COMP 191F Introductory Programming (Advanced) is an acceptable alternative.

Assumed knowledge: HSC 3-unit Mathematics

Classes: (3 lec, a 1hr tut & 2hr prac)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: assignments, written exam, prac exam.

Syllabus summary: This course introduces the fundamental skill that underlines all of Computer Science: computer programming. Using the Blue object-oriented programming language, students learn modern programming techniques based on recent developments in the subject. No previous knowledge of computers or programming is assumed.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.0401 COMP 101F Introductory Programming.

Assumed knowledge: HSC 3-unit Mathematics. (Requires permission by the Head of Department of Computer Science)

Classes: (3 lec, a 1hr tut & 2hr prac)/wk in Sem 1
Assessment: assignments, written exam, prac exam.

Syllabus summary: This course is the advanced alternative to U1.0401 COMP 101. While the subject matter is the same, a higher degree of elegance and rigour in programming is expected, and the programming problems are more challenging, although not more time consuming. No previous knowledge of computers or programming is assumed.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering. U1.0402A COMP 192F Introductory Computer Science (Advanced) is an acceptable alternative.

Prerequisite: U1.0401 COMP 101 or U1.0401A COMP 191
Classes: (3 lec, a 1hr tut & 2hr prac)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: assignments, written exam, prac exam.

Syllabus summary: This course is a continuation of U1.0401 COMP 101F. Advanced features of the blue programming languages are presented, and a beginning is made on some topics from the wider field of Computer Science, such as assembly language programming and reasoning about the correctness and efficiency of computer programs.

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering as an alternative to U1.0402 COMP 102S Introductory Computer Science.

Prerequisite: U1.0401A COMP 191 or U1.0401 COMP 101 (with sufficient merit)
Classes: (3 lec, a 1hr tut & 2hr prac)/wk in Sem 2
Assessment: assignments, written exam, prac exam.

Syllabus summary: This course is the advanced alternative to U1.0402 COMP 102S. While the subject matter is the same, a higher degree of elegance and rigour in programming is expected, the programming problems are more challenging although not more time consuming, and a deeper approach is taken to the Computer Science topics.

Junior elective course for the degree in all branches. The course is provided by the Key Centre of Design Quality.

Classes: (1 lec and 1 tut)/wk for one sem.
Assessment: specified assignments, both individual and group.

Syllabus summary: An interdisciplinary approach to understanding design. Lectures are followed by tutorial exercises. Topics covered are: design as an activity, design in/as social context, design problems and formulation, multidisciplinary perspectives of design, design expertise and creativity, design problem-solving, design products, design processes, reverse engineering, models of design, design evaluation, representations and communication, design futures. The course is intended to teach an understanding of design rather than how to design.

Textbook
None

Reference books
As indicated during classes

Junior core course for the degree in Electrical Engineering.

Mutually exclusive with: Digital and Electronics Technology 1 (Science Faculty), U1.500 Introductory Electrical Engineering and U2.502 Electrical Technology.
Corequisite: (U1.001 MATH 101F or U1.001A MATH 191F) and (U1.003 MATH 103S or U1.003A MATH 193S).
Classes: 8 contact hours per week in Sem 1 and 6 per week in Sem 2 combining lectures, laboratory work, computing, tutorials, and presentations.
Assessment: Presentations and reports, assignments and a 2hr exam at the end of each semester.

Syllabus summary: The course consists of three modules:

Introductory Electronic Systems (6 units): has three contact hours per week over the year. An integrated course, it combines computer-based problem solving and simulation with linear DC circuits, DC switching, transients, AC circuits, frequency response, non-linear circuits, operational amplifier functions and electrical safety. The supporting laboratories include instrumentation and computer-based instrument emulation.

Introductory Digital Systems (6 units): has three contact hours per week over the year. An integrated course, it combines construction and manufacturing techniques for digital systems, schematic capture, simulation and printed circuit board software with number representation, combinatorial logic design, sequential logic design, registers, counters, ROM and RAM elements and synchronous sequential circuits. The associated laboratories include a team-based digital design, construct and test project.

Communication Skills (2 units): has 2 contact hours per week over the first semester. The course includes reinforcement of skills in English expression and report writing while introducing the necessary elements of engineering drawing, graphical drawing, spreadsheets, graphics, document preparation and document control. The course provides a framework for the introduction of total quality management (TQM) concepts.